History Revealed: USS Indianapolis with Ron Duffy

Presented by Ramsey County Historical Society

Thursday, February 27th

7:00 PM-8:30 PM

Free virtual event, registration is required

Join Ron Duffy as he shares the story of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in 1945 during World War II and his work interviewing four survivors.

“There is no question that the loss of USS Indianapolis is one of the blackest episodes in the history of the US Navy. But I also believe that even in loss and tragedy, there are examples of extraordinary valor and sacrifice that deserve to be remembered, that serve as an inspiration to Sailors today and in the future, and there are lessons learned that must be preserved and passed on, and are relevant even now.”

– Sam Cox, Rear Admiral, USN (ret.), Director, Naval History and Heritage Command (https://www.ussindianapolis.com)

Ron Duffy is a retired radio producer. He continues to enjoy and work on public radio documentary projects that hold strong historical value and interest for the public. From 1997 – 2007 Ron was the creator & host of The Inner Journey Radio Program, broadcast on 17 stations, airing unique interviews with guests sharing life transforming experiences and discoveries.  In 2024, Ron was awarded a “Creative Individual’s” grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board to revise and expand a public radio documentary he started work on several years ago, titled “The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Atomic Bomb: The Price Paid for Liberty.  This remarkable story of war time service and sacrifice features interviews with four survivors of the Indianapolis: Paul Murphy, Edgar Harrell and Minnesota residents Lyle Pasket, and Erwin Hensch.  (All of these survivors have passed on.)